DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Westmorland and Furness
Westmorland and Furness was formed in 2023 from Barrow-in-Furness, Eden and South Lakeland. Barrow has dense Victorian terraces built for the shipyards, a large private rented sector and growing numbers of HMOs. South Lakeland and Eden are dominated by stone cottages, farmhouses and Victorian villas, and in the Lake District many homes are second homes or holiday lets, which keeps long-term lets scarce. Many rural homes are off the gas network.
Homes sold in Westmorland and Furness in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1,053 | £174,011 |
| Semi-detached | 753 | £259,720 |
| Detached | 605 | £446,026 |
| Flat or maisonette | 242 | £172,772 |
| Other | 181 | £436,474 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
What to check at a Westmorland and Furness check-in
- Victorian terraces in Barrow: photograph damp in back kitchens, rear yards, back alleys and older sash or replacement windows.
- Stone cottages in the Lakes and Eden valley: record damp, condensation and mould, which are common in solid-walled homes in a wet climate.
- Rural homes off the gas network: note the oil tank level, solid-fuel stoves, private water supplies and septic tanks.
- Coastal homes on Walney and around Morecambe Bay: photograph metalwork, window frames and render for salt and storm damage.
- Homes in flood-hit towns such as Kendal and Appleby: check for flood damage, airbricks, flood doors and watermarks.
- Former holiday lets now let long-term: record every item of furniture and equipment, as inventories can be long.
Do it yourself in Westmorland and Furness
- No clerk to book: do it whenever you have the keys, before the tenant moves in or with them there.
- £30 a report instead of a clerk’s fee for every check-in, inspection and check-out.
- The check-out starts from the check-in and shows what has changed, photos side by side.
- Prefer paper? Use the free inventory template.
Areas of Westmorland and Furness
Barrow-in-FurnessWalney IslandKendalUlverstonWindermere and BownessAmbleside and GrasmerePenrithAppleby and the Eden valley
Letting in Westmorland and Furness
Licensing, safety certificates, deposits and the local figures, for landlords.
Renting in Westmorland and Furness
Your check-in, getting your deposit back, and where to get help locally.
Free property report
EPC, sold prices, crime, flood risk and rental yield for any Westmorland and Furness postcode.
Inventories in Westmorland and Furness: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Westmorland and Furness?
Clerks usually charge per visit, more for bigger or furnished homes, so a check-in and a check-out together often come to a few hundred pounds. With DIY Inventory each report is £30, whatever the size, and you can do it as soon as you have the keys.
What is the average rent in Westmorland and Furness?
£816 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 6.4% on a year earlier. Rents vary a lot by street and type of home; the free property report shows sold prices, the EPC and more for any Westmorland and Furness postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Westmorland and Furness?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: Only national mandatory HMO licensing applies at present (five or more people from two or more households). In September 2025 the council agreed in principle to extend HMO licensing in the Barrow area; no start date had been confirmed when checked. Fees: £534 for an HMO licence of up to five bedrooms, plus £34 for each extra room (Barrow area fee page) Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Westmorland and Furness?
Yes. Landlords, agents and tenants can do it on a phone: a photo checklist for every room, the date and time stamped on every photo, every item’s condition, and both sides sign. The PDF is ready the moment it’s signed.
Will a DIY inventory stand up in a deposit dispute?
Deposit schemes (DPS, TDS, mydeposits) decide on the evidence, above all the condition at check-in compared with check-out. Dated photos of every room, signed by both sides, are exactly that evidence.
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